Postcode SE26 5SB is located in a major urban area, within the Sydenham ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Lower Sydenham area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lower Sydenham is £70,060 per year. The nearest station is Lower Sydenham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is River Pool Walkway Open Space.
Lower Sydenham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,875 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Sydenham has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lower Sydenham is £70,060 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE26 5SB.
Lower Sydenham near SE26 5SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lower Sydenham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Lower Sydenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lower Sydenham |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | New Beckenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to New Beckenham |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | River Pool Walkway Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to River Pool Walkway Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Southend Park | Medium | Walking directions to Southend Park |
| 0.1 mi | Home Park | Medium | Walking directions to Home Park |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,395,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £752,000 |
| Flats | 80 | £397,875 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £752,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £625,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sydenham
In the SE26 5SB postcode area, located within Lower Sydenham, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 5SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Istanbul Supermarket | 180-190 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5RP | Walking directions to Istanbul Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | S K Food & Wine | 168 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5JZ | Walking directions to S K Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 345 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5SL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 106-112 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5JX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Bell Green Food & Wine | Bell Green, Lewisham, SE26 4PZ | Walking directions to Bell Green Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.